Panther Welcome

All students are invited to join the POUNCE Rewards Program for the spring semester of 2025. For more details about the program, click here.

Click here for a checklist of things to do to start the semester off right!

Over the first four days of classes (January 13-16, 2025), Georgia State volunteers will staff Ask Me booths to help students navigate college life. Maps, giveaways and other resources will be available for pickup at the locations listed below.

Ask Me booths on the Atlanta campus will be staffed 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily, unless otherwise noted. (Daily hours may vary by location based on the availability of volunteers.)

The Ask Me booth locations will be as follows:

• Atlanta –
  • 25 Park Place (inside the first-floor lobby)
  • Collins Plaza (under the Courtland Street Bridge) weather permitting (open until 6 p.m. Monday & Tuesday) 
  • Courtland Street and Gilmer Street (weather permitting)
  • Library North (Portico near entrance OR on Collins Plaza, weather permitting OR Library North lobby (open until 7 p.m. Monday & Tuesday)
  • Near Piedmont Central Dining Hall across from 75 Piedmont, weather permitting
  • NOTE: The Student Center Information Center on the first floor of SC East is available to answer questions from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. every Monday - Thursday, and 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Fridays.
    

Ask Me booths on the Perimeter College campuses will be staffed 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily (daily hours may vary by campus based on the availability of volunteers.)

• Alpharetta – AA Building lobby
• Clarkston – CN Building lobby at Information Center near café seating
• Decatur – SC Building lobby near café seating
• Dunwoody – NB Building lobby, lower level
• Newton – 1N Building, lobby near open seating
• Look for additional volunteers wearing Ask Me buttons on the Perimeter campuses. These roving volunteers will be ready with answers if you need assistance.
• Not on campus?  Panther Answer is your one-stop shop to ask questions and set up appointments with admissions, academic advising, financial aid and the registrar’s office.

Join the Panther Activities Council and Spotlight Programs Board for a free breakfast (while supplies last) on your way to class on one of the dates below as we welcome Panthers back to campus. Must have a current Panther ID.

Monday, January 13:

• 9:30 a.m., 1N Lobby @ Newton
• 9 a.m., Student Center East Lobby @ Atlanta
• 9 a.m., Student Center NB 2000 @ Dunwoody
• 9:30 a.m., SC Student Center @ Decatur
• 10 a.m., AA Lobby @ Alpharetta

Tuesday, January 14:

• 9 a.m., AB 105 @ Alpharetta
• 9 a.m., Student Center East Lobby @ Atlanta
• 10:30 a.m., SC Student Center @ Decatur
• 11:30 a.m., 1N Lobby @ Newton
• 11 a.m., CN Student Center Cafe @ Clarkston
• 10 a.m., Student Center NB 2000 @ Dunwoody

Wednesday, January 15:

• 11 a.m., CN Student Center Cafe @ Clarkston 

• Atlanta On-Campus Job Fair | Wed., Jan. 15, 11 - 1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, Dahlberg Hall | Want to work on campus? Join University Career Services for the Spring On-Campus Job Fair. Explore opportunities within Georgia State University departments, and local employers seeking students for part-time employment to gain communication and leadership skills.

• Perimeter College-Wide On-Campus Job Fair | Wed., Jan. 29, 11 – 1:30 p.m., Location TBD | Want to work on campus? Join University Career Services for the Spring On-Campus Job Fair. Explore opportunities within Georgia State University departments, and local employers seeking students for part-time employment to gain communication and leadership skills.

Wed., Jan. 15, 10 a.m. - Noon and Thurs., Jan. 17, 2 - 4 p.m., Sparks Hall 200

Panthers, it's time to warm up your winter semester with a cozy visit to the Transfer and Transition Center! Join us for a chill afternoon where you can meet our friendly team, enjoy some delicious hot chocolate, and snack on freshly popped popcorn. Whether you’re transferring in, transitioning from a Perimeter campus, or just looking to make connections, we’re here to help you transition smoothly into campus life.

Monday, Jan. 20 through Friday, Jan. 24

Monday, January 20, 2025, marks the 42nd anniversary of the first observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a U.S. federal holiday. Each year Georgia State University honors The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and work with numerous activities in January. A complete listing of events is on the Belonging website. While the university is closed, there are two service events we encourage you to participate in and make this A Day On, Not A Day Off.

• Recreational Services Showcase | Wed., Jan. 15, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | State Ballroom, Atlanta | Want to learn more about Recreational Services and the programs and services? Stop by the Student Center for tabling, games, giveaways and more information on how to get involved at the Student Recreation Center. The Sport Club Recruitment Fair will also be happening!

• Fraternity & Sorority Life Expo | Thurs., Jan. 16, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | State Ballroom, Atlanta | All 28 chapters from the Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Panhellenic Council will be tabling to provide information about their chapter as well as recruitment and intake events. 

• Cultures, Communities & Inclusion (CCI) Fest | Thurs., Jan. 16, 1 – 3 p.m. | SCE 2nd Floor, Atlanta | CCI Fest takes place throughout the second floor of Student Center East and welcomes new and returning students to campus. Learn about programs, services and resources while meeting students and staff of diverse cultures and communities!

• Student Media Showcase | Fri., Jan. 17, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Student Center West 266, Atlanta & Online | Learn about opportunities to get involved with Album 88 (radio station), The Signal (campus newspaper), Underground (undergraduate literary journal), New South (graduate literary journal) and Neo Network (video production).

Friday, Jan. 17 by 5 p.m.

Multiple involvement fairs will be held to connect students with the resources offered by various student organizations across all campuses.

Clarkston: Tues., Jan. 21, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., CN Café
Dunwoody: Thurs., Jan. 23, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., NB 1000/2000
Atlanta: Thurs., Jan. 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., State Ballroom, Atlanta
Alpharetta: Thurs., Jan 30, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., AB 105
Decatur: Thurs., Jan. 30, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., SC Gym Lobby
Newton: Thurs., Jan. 30, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1N Lobby

Thursday, Jan. 23, 4 - 6 p.m., State Ballroom, Atlanta

Looking to meet some new friends at Georgia State?

Join Leadership Programs and Spotlight Programs Board for an afternoon of speed friending, where you will have the opportunity to connect with other students and maybe find a new BFF. Free refreshments will be provided.

International Holocaust Remembrance Commemoration
Mon., Jan. 27 – 12 – 2 p.m. State Ballroom, Student Center East

Join us for a meaningful Holocaust Remembrance Day event featuring insightful discussions, educational resources and light refreshments. Let's honor the memory of those who suffered during this dark chapter in history and ensure that the lessons learned are never forgotten. Come together for reflection, unity and a shared commitment to a future built on compassion and tolerance.